Senior Manager, Business Consulting - Media and Entertainment
Marketing & Communications
Remote
USD 130k-160k / year + Equity
EPAM is growing its Media & Entertainment industry practice, and we are looking for a Consultant to help expand our Digital Media Supply Chain (DMSC) practice. This role sits at the intersection of delivery, innovation, and business development.
You will work directly with content providers, broadcasters, sports organizations, streaming platforms, and live entertainment companies to translate complex media supply chain challenges into actionable technology and process solutions. If you are a builder who thrives in a fast-growing practice, is equally at home closing a deal and running a program, and brings deep expertise in how media content moves from creation to distribution, this is your role.
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- Apply deep knowledge of digital media supply chain processes across content creation, production, post-production, distribution, syndication, and archiving to design solutions that address real operational challenges
- Develop transformation roadmaps and next-generation architectures aligned to client needs and emerging industry standards
- Apply working knowledge of modern DMSC and AI tooling to design practical, scalable solutions
- Analyze and stay current on industry trends (AI/ML in media, cloud-based media workflows, personalization, streaming platform evolution) and translate them into actionable client strategies
- Lead and support engagements end-to-end: work planning, requirements documentation, stakeholder workshops, stakeholder management, solution design, deliverable ownership, and team oversight
- Manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle, providing alternative recommendations when needed to ensure objectives are met
- Build trusted relationships with mid- to senior-level business and technology stakeholders
- Develop and deliver client presentations, workshops, and written work products
- Quickly assess client challenges and engage cross-functional partners to develop the right solutions
- Anticipate and mitigate risks proactively, with a clear sense of when to escalate to senior leadership
- Partner with EPAM Client Partners and sales teams to engage prospects across the full sales lifecycle, from initial scoping through proposal and close
- Lead the authoring of proposals and statements of work for complex DMSC engagements
- Design project teaming models and produce accurate effort and cost estimates
- Clearly communicate scope, assumptions, and risk to both technical and executive audiences
- Support pursuit activities and contribute to EPAM's Media & Entertainment go-to-market strategy
- Contribute to EPAM's DMSC offerings, reusable assets, and accelerators
- Contribute to EPAM's point of view in the Media & Entertainment space through internal communities, white papers, and external-facing content
- Mentor junior consultants and contribute to raising the quality bar across the practice
- Support recruiting, methodology development, and internal growth initiatives
- 4+ years of experience in M&E consulting and advisory
- 8+ years of client-facing roles (e.g., management consulting, media technology, or as an M&E practitioner)
- Deep expertise in Digital Media Supply Chain, including working knowledge of relevant platforms, formats, and workflows (e.g., MAM/DAM systems, content delivery networks, metadata standards, cloud media infrastructure)
- Strong understanding of the M&E ecosystem, including content providers, broadcasters, live entertainment, sports, music, OTT/streaming platforms
- Proven ability to translate business challenges into technology and process solutions and communicate them to executive audiences
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading pre-sales activity, including scoping, proposals, and deal closure
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary consulting teams and managing delivery governance across complex programs
- Strong analytical skills, including process mapping, business case development, and solution evaluation
- Familiarity with Agile delivery practices preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience developing and presenting client-facing materials (PowerPoint, Visio, Excel)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)
- Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)
- Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year
- Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
- If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training; the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $130,000 - $160,000. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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